📶FCC Notice on New Eligibility Verification Matching Program
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended ("Privacy Act"), this document announces a new computer matching program the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission" or "Agency") and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct with the Utah Department of Workforce Services. The purpose of this matching program is to verify the eligibility of applicants to and subscribers of Lifeline, and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), both of which are administered by USAC under the direction of the FCC. More information about these programs is provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Learn More📡FCC Announces New Matching Program for Lifeline and ACP Eligibility
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended ("Privacy Act"), this document announces a new computer matching program the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission" or "Agency") and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct with the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The purpose of this matching program is to verify the eligibility of applicants to and subscribers of Lifeline, and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), both of which are administered by USAC under the direction of the FCC. More information about these programs is provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Learn More🔒Privacy Act Changes
We published a document in the Federal Register revisiting our rules on December 31, 2024. In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, we are re-issuing public notice of our intent to modify an existing system of records entitled, Master Files of Social Security Number (SSN) Holders and SSN Applications (60-0058). This notice publishes details of the modified system as set forth below under the caption, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Learn More📋Delay in USDA Privacy Act System of Records Effective Date
This document delays the effective date of the January 10, 2025, modified system of records notice, titled "Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance (SITC) National Information Communication Activity System (SNICAS), USDA/APHIS-21," in accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from the President titled, "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review". The effective date of the exemptions in the notice are delayed until April 11, 2025. The notice modified the system to exempt it from certain provisions of the Privacy Act.
Learn More📜Delay of Effective Date for Privacy Act Regulations Affecting Trade
On January 10, 2025, we published a final rule that exempted a system of records, titled "Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance (SITC) National Information Communication Activity System (SNICAS), USDA/APHIS-21," from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. In addition, it also amended the Privacy Act regulations to reflect an administrative change to the list of system of records that are exempt from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The final rule was scheduled to go into effect on February 10, 2025. This document delays the effective date until April 11, 2025.
Learn More🏥Privacy Act Update
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or Department) published a direct final rule in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024, which was to become effective February 6, 2025. As a result of administrative technical issues, including an incorrect email address, HHS is reopening the public comment period with a new email address for the public to submit comments and delaying the effective date to March 21, 2025. The purpose of the direct final rule was to exempt a new Privacy Act system of records maintained by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Unaccompanied Children Bureau (UCB), System No. 09- 80-0323, "ORR Unaccompanied Children Bureau (UCB) Child Abuse or Neglect Investigation Records and Central Registry," from certain requirements of the Privacy Act, in accordance with subsection (k)(2) of the Privacy Act.
Learn More🛡️Modified System of Records Notice by FERC Under Privacy Act
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, all agencies are required to publish in the Federal Register a notice of their system of records. Notice is hereby given that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is publishing a notice of modifications to an existing FERC system of records titled "Commission Restoration of Annual Leave Request Files (FERC--28)".
Learn More📋Modified Personnel Records System Notice by Federal Reserve 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is given that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) proposes to modify an existing system of records, entitled BGFRS-4, "FRB--General Personnel Records." This system of records contains personnel records and is designed to assist the Board in its personnel management and decisions and in the administration of its benefits programs.
Learn More📜Federal Reserve Privacy Act Updates
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is given that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) proposes to modify an existing system of records entitled BGFRS/OIG-1, "FRB--OIG Investigative Records." These records are collected and maintained by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) in support of its inquiries, investigations, and reports relating to the programs and operations of the Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and to manage its investigations.
Learn More📜Federal Reserve Notice on Privacy Act System of Records Modification
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is given that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) proposes to modify an existing system of records entitled BGFRS/OIG-2 "Office of Inspector General (OIG) Personnel Records." These records are collected and maintained to assist the OIG in making determinations regarding hiring, retention, promotion, performance evaluations, recognition, and training of OIG personnel. These records are also used to respond to ethics inquires and provide advice.
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